MOT Status
ValidMileage
137,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
back box heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
back box heat shield insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box. (6.1.2 (a))
General under body corrosion .
Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box. (6.1.2 (a))
General under body corrosion .
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All suspension bushes perished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor exhaust leak from rear resonator (6.1.2 (a))
General corrosion on underside
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Slight lift in shock
Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both inner track rods ()
Rear heat shield slightly loose
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
All suspension bushes perished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor exhaust leak from rear resonator (6.1.2 (a))
General corrosion on underside
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Slight lift in shock
Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both inner track rods ()
Rear heat shield slightly loose
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SJ08 XXW is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
Across all 2008 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 80,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ08 XXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SJ08 XXW registered?
SJ08 XXW is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 March 2008.
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